How to use 有 (yǒu) in Mandarin Chinese?

有 yǒu GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

有 — how to use it in Chinese

have; there be

Frequent patterns

Explanation

Used to indicate existence or possession.

Example sentences

我 wǒ 有 yǒu 书 shū

I have a book.

他 tā 有 yǒu 时间 shí jiān

He has time.

今天 jīn tiān 有 yǒu 很多 hěn duō 人 rén

There are many people today.

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